Respite Care Homes in Central Bedfordshire

Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near Central Bedfordshire.

  1. Flitwick-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Flitwick

    101 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK45 1BE
    CQC Rating Good2.40 miles from centre
    Country Court-logo

    Part of the Country Court group, Flitwick is located in leafy Flitwick, Bedfordshire and offers residential and dementia care for up to 75 residents.

    Care available

    From

    £1,500

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  2. Richmond Manor-main-image
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    Richmond Manor

    14 Dunstable St, Bedford, MK45 2JT
    CQC Rating Good2.79 miles from centre
    Hamberley Care Homes-logo

    Located within a stone’s throw of nearby shops and amenities, Richmond Manor is a luxury care home in the idyllic town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire and offers residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short-term stays.

    Care available

    From

    £1,550

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  3. Little Bramingham Farm-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Little Bramingham Farm

    Little Bramingham Farm, Luton, LU3 3XF
    CQC Rating Outstanding5.44 miles from centre
    Friends of the Elderly-logo

    Situated on the outskirts of Luton, Bedfordshire, Little Bramingham Farm offers a calm retreat within an urban setting.

    Care available

    From

    £1,567

    per week

    ResidentialRespite
  4. Blakelands Lodge-main-image
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    Blakelands Lodge

    Gee View, Bedfordshire, MK43 2AH
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected6.44 miles from centre
    HC-One Group-logo

    Blakelands Lodge, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is situated in the picturesque setting of Bedfordshire, offering exceptional residential and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,300

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  5. Thorn Springs-main-image
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    Thorn Springs

    Collie Place, Dunstable, LU5 6JH
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected6.85 miles from centre
    HC-One Group-logo

    Thorn Springs, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is situated in the historic market town of Houghton Regis.

    Care available

    From

    £1,566

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  6. Elstow Manor-main-image
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    Elstow Manor

    Elstow Manor, Bedford, MK42 6FZ
    CQC Rating Requires improvement7.03 miles from centre
    Hamberley Care Homes-logo

    Elstow Manor in Wixams, near Kempston, is a stunning Hamberley care home delivering expert residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short breaks.

    Care available

    From

    £1,400

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  7. Dukeminster Court-main-image
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    Dukeminster Court

    Dukeminster Rd, Dunstable, LU5 4FF
    CQC Rating Requires improvement7.84 miles from centre
    Quantum Care-logo

    Sitting perfectly in Dunstable, next to the Busway and just minutes away from a large retail park, Dukeminster Court is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential and dementia care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,390

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  8. Fernleigh Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Fernleigh Court

    Fletcher Rd, Bedford, MK42 7FY
    CQC Rating Requires improvement7.94 miles from centre
    Country Court-logo

    Part of the Country Court group, Fernleigh Court care home is located in Kempston, Bedford and offers residential, nursing and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,650

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  9. St Mary's-main-image
    Rooms Available

    St Mary's

    19 Dunstable Rd, Luton, LU1 1BE
    CQC Rating Good8.05 miles from centre
    Bupa-logo

    St Mary's care home in Luton offers young and elderly support from specialist carers.

    Care available

    From

    £1,170

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  10. Elmside-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Elmside

    Elmside Walk, Elmside Walk, SG5
    CQC Rating Good8.05 miles from centre
    MHA (Methodist Homes)-logo

    Elmside, managed by MHA in Hitchin, offers compassionate residential, dementia, and respite care for up to 69 older individuals.

    Care available

    From

    £1,376

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  11. Caddington Grove-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Caddington Grove

    175 London Rd, Dunstable, LU6 3DX
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected8.62 miles from centre
    Hamberley Care Homes-logo

    Caddington Grove in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, delivers residential, dementia, and nursing care in a welcoming and friendly setting.

    Care available

    From

    £1,395

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  12. Barchester Healthcare Iris Court-main-image
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    Barchester Healthcare Iris Court

    Hitchin Rd, Hitchin, SG4 7QH
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected8.91 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Situated near the market town of Hitchin, Iris Court is a friendly care home in Gosmore that provides expert residential, dementia and respite care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,500

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  13. Fairfield Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Fairfield Manor

    Hitchin Road, Hitchin, SG5 4SW
    CQC Rating Good9.14 miles from centre
    Country Court-logo

    Fairfield Manor is a beautiful care home located on the borders of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, providing expert residential and dementia care for 75 residents.

    Care available

    From

    £1,700

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  14. Leighton Rose-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Leighton Rose

    Hockliffe Rd, Hockliffe Road, LU7
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected9.68 miles from centre
    MACC Care-logo

    Opening Summer 2024! Leighton Rose, a state-of-the-art care home in Leighton Buzzard, offers residential, dementia, nursing, and bariatric care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,495

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  15. Guysfield-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Guysfield

    Willian Rd, Willian Road, SG6 2AB
    CQC Rating Good10.17 miles from centre
    Caring Homes-logo

    Guysfield Residential Home is a truly magnificent property nestled away in the garden city of Letchworth, based in the scenic countryside of Hertfordshire.

    Care available

    From

    £1,353

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about respite care homes in Central Bedfordshire.

Are all respite care homes in Central Bedfordshire regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Yes, every respite care home in Central Bedfordshire has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How many respite care homes are there in Central Bedfordshire?

There are 62 homes in Central Bedfordshire that offer temporary, respite care, including Flitwick, Richmond Manor and Little Bramingham Farm.

Average respite care home costs in Central Bedfordshire

Average cost of residential care
£1,411per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,418per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,429per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,425per week

Central Bedfordshire's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.

P Cavanagh

2 June 2025

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Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.

Gemma

21 April 2025

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Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.

Gillian

16 April 2025

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Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.

Sue

6 April 2025

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Joe was very sympathetic and helpful. He rang around and found us a home with space. We would not have managed this without Lottie's great free service.

E Pritchett

21 March 2025

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I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.

Penny

5 February 2025

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Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.

Filipa

11 November 2024

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We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.

Catherine

23 October 2024

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